ABOUT US
The MINA Project is a woman-founded, equity-led nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth from equity-deserving, racialized, and underserved communities. Incubated by the Learning Enrichment Foundation, our mission is to dismantle systemic barriers to education and employment through experiential learning, mentorship, and access to meaningful career opportunities. Together, we are helping to build a more inclusive and diverse talent pipeline. The Learning Enrichment Foundation remains a close partner.
OUR
MISSION
To empower equity-deserving youth through experiential learning, skill development, and access to meaningful career opportunities – helping build a more inclusive and equitable future for all.
VISION
A world where every young person has an equitable opportunity to succeed.
PURPOSE
We aspire to ensure our students:
Learn through experience
Make connections, and
Increase achievement
Our Programming
Our flagship programs, Inspiring Futures and Inspiring Work, are designed to bridge the gaps in skills, opportunities, and networks:
Inspiring Futures is a volunteer-driven initiative that connects underrepresented (BIPOC) industry professionals with students from equity-deserving backgrounds. By linking education to employment, the program broadens horizons, challenges biases, and helps students build a positive outlook on school and career pathways.
Inspiring Work is an intensive, year-long program that offers monthly workshops and access to summer internships. It focuses on soft skills development and career-related experiential learning, preparing students to excel in their future careers.
By collaborating with educators, employers, and community leaders, The MINA Project strives to ensure that all youth have equal opportunities to succeed, regardless of their background.
Impact Reports
“The best part about the MINA Project was being able to learn about a new field that I wasn’t interested in, in the beginning.”
— Shaniya, Inspiring Work alum